Voyaging With Kids

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aA treasure-trove of useful, well-organized information on sea-going parenting.a aGary aCapan Fattya Goodlander, Author of Buy, Outfit and Sail Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloatathis inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality. The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced look at the realities of family life on the sea. From their own experience and with information from interviews with dozens of other voyaging parents, they discuss caring for an infant on board, handling the changing needs of children as they grow, education options, ensuring parents find the private time to keep their relationships in tune, and helping children make the eventual transition back to shore life. Added to the authorsa voices are sidebars from other cruising parents with specialized information on subjects as diverse as handling special diets and how your children can keep in touch with friends around the world. A unique bonus chapter, written by a dozen former cruising kids, looks at the long-term effects of breaking away from shoreside normalcy. A substantial appendix of resources provides valuable further information on the subjects covered in this book. It is said that every parent inflicts their lifestyle choices on their children. Read this book to find why heading out to sea with your children may be the most rewarding infliction of all.A Guide to Family Life Afloat Behan Gifford, Sara Dawn Johnson, Michael
Robertson. aDiane Selkirk has been cruising with her family since 2009 on their
Woods Meander 40, Ceilydh, from British Columbia through the Pacific to
Southeast Asia. ... It was a great way for my husband and me to get a quick look
at the bottom from the dinghy without sticking our heads underwater. Clever
cruisers make ... Skurfing, or towing a board behind a boat and trying to ride it,
has provided further.

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Voyaging With Kids

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Behan Gifford, Sara Dawn Johnson, Michael Robertson

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Lin and Larry Pardey - 2015-09-18

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